Leisure and Travel Blog https://www.denver.org/blog/all-posts/ Leisure and Travel Blog Wed, 31 Jan 2024 09:46:37 +0000 Events and Things to Do This Weekend https://www.denver.org/blog/post/denver-events-this-weekend/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/denver-events-this-weekend/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/denver-events-this-weekend/ Wed, 24 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0700

Enjoy The Mile High City this weekend, Jan. 26–28, 2024, as the Winter Brew Fest and the Denver Winter Whiskey Tasting Festival both take place on Saturday. Throughout the weekend, look for live music, blockbuster museum exhibitions, comedy, outdoor fun and much more. 

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Museo de las Americas Highlights Latino Culture, Empowers Artists https://www.denver.org/blog/post/museo-de-las-americas/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/museo-de-las-americas/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/museo-de-las-americas/ Mon, 22 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0700

Museo de las Americas has been a cornerstone of the Art District on Santa Fe since it opened its doors in 1991. It’s the only museum in the region devoted exclusively to Latino culture.

“For over 30 years, we've been working in this beautiful space to tell a different story,” says Cristina Del Hoyo,

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Craving a Cafecito? Top Latin-Inspired Cafes in Denver https://www.denver.org/blog/post/latin-owned-cafes/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/latin-owned-cafes/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/latin-owned-cafes/ Tue, 16 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0700

Bars and pubs are the usual go-to for social interaction, but there’s nothing quite like sitting down with a nice cup of coffee—or, perhaps, a hot chocolate—and nibbling down a tasty pastry while passing the hours with friends or getting some work done.

And while the idea of a local bistro might

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How to Celebrate Black History Month 2024 in Denver https://www.denver.org/blog/post/black-history-month/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/black-history-month/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/black-history-month/ Mon, 15 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0700

Each February, Black History Month honors the achievements and contributions of African Americans to the country. Here’s how you can celebrate throughout the Denver metro area with lectures, dramatic performances, music and more, both before and after Black History Month!

Amoako Boafo: Soul of Black

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Denver Zoo Sets Ambitious Goals for a Greener Future https://www.denver.org/blog/post/zoo-greener-future/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/zoo-greener-future/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/zoo-greener-future/ Mon, 15 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0700

Home to more than 3,000 animals, Denver Zoo has gotten greener in recent years. This has nothing to do with the resident pythons (green tree pythons are known for their vivid emerald color): Sustainability has been front and center at the zoo for more than a decade.

“We’ve really been able to

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Mile High Voices: Artist Nalye Nor on Honoring Denver’s Chinese History https://www.denver.org/blog/post/honoring-chinese-history/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/honoring-chinese-history/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/honoring-chinese-history/ Wed, 03 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Colorado artist Nalye Nor grew up in a suburb north of Denver wondering why the city didn’t have a Chinatown like other states—but she didn’t learn the neighborhood’s tragic history until years later.

In 1880, Denver’s Chinatown, a previously thriving district largely located in what is now known as

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Denver’s Biggest Events for 2024 https://www.denver.org/blog/post/event-planning-guide/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/event-planning-guide/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/event-planning-guide/ Tue, 02 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0700

Start planning now for exciting 2023 events and festivals in Denver. Scroll down our month-by-month list and choose from annual favorites, splashy debuts and exclusive showings. Make a night of it and take advantage of great hotel deals

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Best Birding Spots Near Denver https://www.denver.org/blog/post/birding-spots/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/birding-spots/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/birding-spots/ Mon, 01 Jan 2024 13:00:00 -0700

Birding can be a valuable introduction to nature and ecology for children. Birds are not as elusive as other wildlife and can be viewed safely. Combined with your favorite hiking spots, it can be a welcomed addition to a day out on the trails. Bring a bird identification guide and encourage kids to

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Best Mocktails in Denver and Where to Find Them https://www.denver.org/blog/post/alcohol-free-cocktails/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/alcohol-free-cocktails/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/alcohol-free-cocktails/ Tue, 19 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0700

In a city that’s synonymous with craft beer (and that’s quickly becoming known for its wine, cider and spirits scenes as well), it might come as a shock to find out that bartenders in Denver are increasingly serving up cocktails with one major ingredient missing: alcohol.

Or maybe it’s not so

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Denver Distilleries Dramatically Cut Waste Via Sustainable Methods https://www.denver.org/blog/post/sustainable-distilleries/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/sustainable-distilleries/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/sustainable-distilleries/ Mon, 18 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0700

Denver has emerged as one of the country’s top cities for craft spirits, with about a dozen distilleries bottling everything from absinthe to whiskey.

Turning grain and fruit into liquor is resource-intensive, and it also generates a notable stream of waste. Many operations in The Mile High City

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